Backend Developer - Lead

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Job Description

Backend Lead Developer


Responsibilities:

  • Lead

    the backend development team by setting technical direction, reviewing code, and mentoring junior developers.
  • Architect and design

    scalable, reliable, and secure backend systems using Django and FastAPI.
  • Oversee the development and integration of

    RESTful APIs

    to support frontend and third-party applications.
  • Manage and optimize data models in

    PostgreSQL and MongoDB

    .
  • Implement

    Redis

    for advanced caching, pub/sub, and session handling.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices in

    API design

    , security, testing, and deployment.
  • Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to align backend architecture with business goals.
  • Take ownership of system

    performance monitoring

    , debugging, and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in

    technical hiring

    ,

    architecture reviews

    , and

    code standardization

    efforts.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years

    of professional experience in backend development.
  • Strong hands-on experience in Django (mandatory)

    and FastAPI.
  • Proficient in designing and optimizing relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
  • Solid understanding and practical experience with

    Redis

    .
  • Deep knowledge of

    RESTful API design principles

    and backend architecture patterns.
  • Familiarity with

    CI/CD pipelines

    , Docker, and

    cloud platforms

    (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Strong understanding of

    security, scalability, and performance optimization

    .
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

 

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